硬科技大火！公募新共识，消费基金定义扩大

Core Viewpoint - The performance of consumer-themed funds has improved significantly after expanding and updating the definition of the consumer industry, despite the recent underperformance of heavily weighted consumer stocks in the public market [1][3]. Group 1: Performance of Consumer Funds - Consumer funds have shown a notable divergence in performance, with some actively managed consumer funds and passive consumer ETFs performing well, while traditional consumer stocks face significant adjustment pressure [1][3]. - The performance difference among consumer ETFs is largely attributed to how fund managers define "consumption," with some including technology stocks, which aligns with the current market consensus on technology as a core investment theme [3][4]. Group 2: Fund Manager Strategies - Fund managers have adopted strategies to expand the definition of consumption to include sectors like technology and pharmaceuticals, which has positively impacted fund performance [5][6]. - For instance, the Guorong Huagang Shen Consumer Fund achieved a return of 58.56% this year, largely due to its focus on technology-related stocks, reflecting a shift in the definition of "big consumption" [5]. Group 3: Market Trends and Insights - The current market consensus indicates a shift towards technology and artificial intelligence, with consumer spending showing signs of weakness, as evidenced by a 3.4% year-on-year growth in retail sales, slightly down from July [8]. - Long-term market dynamics are expected to be driven by the decline in risk-free interest rates and the transition of economic drivers, suggesting a potential for asset revaluation [9].